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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, MAY, 4, 1935..

RUMJAHNS EXTENDED TO RETAIN TENNIS TITLE

WEATHER

WINS

AGAIN

POSTPONEMENTS

OF FIXTURES

MAJOR LEAGUE

BASEBALL

New York, May 1

Only two baseball matches in the

National League were played off

Loday, the others all being postponed R. E. S. Wyatt, who scored a century

on account of the inclement weather. and Tho

Chicago tlo bolwoen Philadelphin and the match between Washington and Boston were affected! In the National League while in the all fixtures League American scheduled wero postponed.

The Yankees were to have met the St. Louis Browns, the Philadelphini Athletics were due to play Cleveland Indians,

the Washington Senators were to engage Chiengo White Sox and the Boston Red Sox were down to play Detroit Tigers.

The results of the two malchor us bled by Reuter follow:

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Cincinnati

New York

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St. Louis Brooklyn

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KENTUCKY DERBY PROSPECTS

for the M.C.C, against Surrey

BOB WYATT

SCORES CENTURY.

ENGLISH CRICKET

SCORES

TOURISTS WIN EASILY

CHALLENGERS SPRING

BIG SURPRISE

HOLDERS DROP FIRST TWO SETS

COMPLETELY OUTPLAYED IN THE OPENING STAGES

(By "Baseline")

the Open S. A. and H. D. Rumjahn won Tennis Doubles title of the Colony for the eleventh time running yesterday afternoon on the Hongkong C. C. ground, but they were taken the full distance by Ho Ka-lau and W. C. Hung. a new combination in the local tennis firma- ment.

sune brilliant recoveries and featured

The champions and the challengers of yesterday's doubles tennis Anal. Standing from left to right are W. C. Hung, Ho Ka-lau, H. D. Rumlahn and S. A. Rumjahn. (Photo: Mes Chaung).

TO-DAY'S RACES

SELECTIONS FOR 9 EVENTS

TIPS FOR THE PUNTER

Sirdar Rumjahn's display was a Though they won, the Rumjahn cousins were in grave danger of mixtare of bruilianey and unsteadi- surrendering their title to a pair. Several times he sunshed easy who, for two sets, outgeneralled hots into the net, int he also made and autplayed them in almost his play with forcing forehand drives.

There were some lively exchangi every phase of the game. It was London, May 3. Bob. Wyatt, the England cap-

their tenacity and ability to pull in the course of the match. Con- trary to general expectations it was a game round when everything not the Ramisins who generally came ain, had the distinction of scor-

the There are nine races down for)

extra ing the second century of the looked hopeless that carried them at best. On the Eny's form.

champles and met their match in decision at to-day's fifth

made cricket season when, playing for through yesterday.

meting at Happy Valley, and my | tbc_M.C.C._agninat Surrey, he

Critics were dumbfounded by the duels at the net. "ID" made 103 out of an innings of 313 display of the clenger centru mistakes and was con-1 calactions for the programtime for the third set when the Rumjahnsstantly being beaten. His cecution

Continued Kam Leaves in a match that was left drawn.plied pressure, it was they who of the volley was very pour indeed! follow:

Course Under Water

(Special to "Talagraph")

slow

starters,

while one apprecinted where he in- the tended to put the tail one could not fre but chagrined with the monotony of seeing him hit it into the net or just outside the "ram lines."

CHALLENGERS TAKE LEAD Playing the more consistent tennis,

Surrey had first knock and made supplied most of the thrilla.

Notoriousty 22 in their innings, the M. C. C. replying with 318. Wyatt was the champions gave a lethargic display enly player who was able to score in the first two sets. Not only were they amille to hold their own in the freely.

sehunges, but they made the most atrocious mistakes in the execution Beta were equally to

Louisville, May 3.

When stumps were drawn Sur- Twenty-two candidates have been named for the Kentuckyrey had nude 111 for five in their id, usually the acme offerers walked off with the Derby whereas it was expected second innings.

of ensy

that a maximum of nineteen out SOUTH AFRICANS START WELL ml gave away many points either first set after ten games, but one stic

of the original 110 nominees

would run.

African

tourists

steadiness, lost his touch at the net! through overhitting or hitting the ball into the net.

not begin to be feeling apprehensive yet. There was a terrifle struggle in the second set. The Rumjahns had The South

not started to improve, but He and The weather is unsettled, there made an auspicious start in their

HUNG BRILLIANT -

llung were not playing so well. From having been rain for the last programme by defeating Worces- 166 twenty four hours. The track la tershire by an innings and Will Hung al eertain stages of delirit of 1-3, the Rumjahns pulled head and shoulders up to 3-3, and though they took the covered with half an inch of water. raus. The County side were dis-the game was

The weather bureau forecasts missed for 90 runs in their first over the other three players on the lend at 6-4, they failed to clinch man

He went to pieces in the third ter". He, and flung pulled out some fanings and 95 in their second.court, R. J. Crisp (Western, Province) set when the Rumjaha commenced goud volleys and ran off with the favourite at three to one and 15 and A. J, Bell (Rhodesja) wer than nel attack which brooked no stop-second set at 8-6 after having t

ping, but recovered sufficiently well point twice.

continued rains.

Me.

Whitney's To-Day

followed by Calumet Dick and bowlers to cause the damage. The in the last and final set to cap a good. To show that he meant business. Nellie Flag which are coupled in

former took alx for 34 And the day's work with some dazzling pass"H.." put on his heret. In the third set. He started the service and won the betting. The latter in a guod latter three for six in the rating shots.

a love game. There was a perceptible performer in the mud.

innings while Belt followed up; Ho Ka-lau was stendy without bestendying-up in the shampions' play However, To-Day'n backers this Tent by dismissing five bats-ing brilliant. He worked angstenta in this set. They were not making claim that the horse is able to ranfmen for 22 runs in the second, tiously-and-gave his partner just the many mistakes and were beginning stendying influenes that was needed. to score winners. The indefatigable on any kind of track.

their Now and again he drew the applause Sirlar was running about the court The South Africans, in Omaha is quoted at five to one

spectacular and Roman Soldier and Common-only innings, made 351 runs of of the onlookers by

apparently as fresh as he starli. wealth at

ABgUnited which E. 1. Daiton (Natal) scored smash. On the whole he held his own Concilent with the Rumjahna' in- Alx to

admirably,

provement, Willie Hung showed signs Prose,

of cracking up. He lost many points by netting easy returns. The Rum- Jahns was this set to love.

| 91.-Reuter.

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RUMJAHNS TRIUMPH

Continuing to exert pressure, the Rumjans did not find the fourth set so easy. They were not to be denied, however, and carried it off with the juss of three games.

Excitement ran high in the final net when it was noticed that Willie Hung was playing as well as he had (Continued on Page 13)

CUBS JOIN PIRATES' GANG

PITTSBURGH ARE ENTHUSIASTIC

BASEBALL CAMP JOTTINGS

San Bernardino, Calif., May 2.

Three former Cubs, a pair of ex-Giant, and an youngsters, D inspired redhead this year may lead Pittsburgh's Pirates to their first National League pennant since 1927.

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"Our winter deal with the Cuba strengthened the team considerably," reflectx, The Pirates acquired Pitchers Guy Bush and Jim Weaver and Outfielder Babe 1erman in ex- change for Pitcher Larry French and Fly Chaser Freddy Lindstrom.

Between 'em.' Pie points out, "Bush and Weaver won 2 games last year, while our French was winning 12. So, on paper, at lenat, we're-17- games to the good.

"Babe Herman may regain his one- time form with us this year. He's a real base hitter, and always has hit well in our park at Pittsburgh, whera, we will play 77 games this season.

That's the opinion of Pie Traynor, OUTFIELD LISTS TO PORT who took command of the Bucs last

Acquisition of Herman, who will summer when George Gibson was guard left fold, puts three left-handed forced to walk the plank after his hitters in the Bue garden. Paul crew practically gave up the ship. Wanor, league leading hitter, again There are a flock of it's connected will be in right field, with brother to that opinion, however," Traynor Lloyd in centre. Utility Man Forrest anid, as he halted a three-hour drill Jensen also is a portsilor. and sent 28 athlotes scurrying to the Big Jim Weaver, the former Cub showery of the Pirates training camp and the Primo Carnera of baseball, here. But," added Traynor, even who stands 0% feet and weighs 230 if all my dreams don't come true, pounds, is showing plenty of stuff in we are so this season to put up practico here, and, like Herman and {whale of a flakt."

Bush, likes the iden of turning Later, in a steam bath, Traynor Pirate. warmed up to the subject of his The pair of youngsters upon whom team's chancos. And it wasn't Just Manager Traynor is counting te the heat which put him into auch an pitchors who led their respective optimistic mood.

lengues last

strikeouta. your in Tila husky third baseman really Is Darrell Blanton, who was with the ono excited guy. He probably would Bucs at the tall-end of last season, get ateamed up about the team if he won 11 and lost. 9 for Albany in the wero perchod atop the North Pole International League, Mace Brown,

KOTEWALL CUP FOOTBALL

SOUTH CHINA & ROYAL NAVY

TO-DAY'S MATCH

The attraction of the football pro gramme for this afternoon is the Koirwall Cup. Charity Competition match between South China and the Royal Navy on the Caroline Hill Ground, commencing at 4.45 p.m.

It is understood that Lea Wai-tong, the football idol of China, and Wong Mer-shun, will not be playing for the Chinese side and their places will be taken by Li Shek-ynu and Leung In-

eban,

The Chinese team will be As follows:-Wong Wing; L Tin-sang and Lau Mau; Leung in-chan, Loung Wing-chlo and Lee Kwok-wal; Tao Kwai-shing Tam Kong-pak, Fung King-cheung, Ip Pak-wah and L Shek-you..

The Royal Navy will be fielding the following sile:Cocker; Beard and Моня Hughes, Lancaster and Bowers; Baxier, Rose Cannel, Slavk and Wearmouth,

The same team will be played against the Police in the League match to-morrow.

LOCAL BASEBALL FIXTURE

A NEWLY FORMED TEAM

A baseball game has been scheduled - fur to-morrow morning at ten o'clock a La Salle College grounds between Central the Top-Notchers and the Chinese School. A good crowl is expected to be on hand at this game n koen rivalry is expected between these two Chinese terms.

The Central Chinese School teant is a newly organized club, having among their list n considerable nuin- her of athletes from America, wha re- rently returned to Hongkong. They hure a good following and while their play is not brilliant, they play

They should give;

W. C. Hung caught by the camera making an overhand stroke against the Rumjahn cousins in the tennisa gaul brand of ball, and as a team doubles final yesterday. The cousins is well balanced, won their eleventh successive title. the Top-Notchers plenty to

about. (Photo: Mee Cheung).

BOXING IN TIENTSIN

HAWAIIANS WIN BOUTS

(Special to "Telegraph")

Tientsin, May 9. Metiaire, the inwalian, out-boxed and out-fought i of the Peiping Marines in a sis rage arnti-Binal championship contest here. Both fighters were most cautious and there was little slugging,

Viveros of Hawaiia gained an over- wheften depiston

the Tientsin

United Press.

American

soldier.

vp from Tulen and Kansas City, won 10 and lont 14. Both are right-1 handers.

The ex-Giant is Pitcher Johnny Salveson who divided his time last

worry

All of the Top-Notchers lads have been seen in local baseball, they hav- ing been the mainstays of South China Athletic Club for a number of years. From form, they should win. The line-up of teams will be as follows:-

TOP-NOTC

Cheng Bui 4. Wong

AL ( hung

T. Lee.

E. Chang

D. Leong Ah H. Younis K. S. Chung H. Chang

CENTRAL SCHOOL!

P K. Lum

P. Lum

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15 W. Ching

2b C. Kwok.

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B. Wong

Wally Ching

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11

HI, Leung

D. Lum

rf K. Chen

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